Questions answered by Jethro Sanford Busch

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Can each resident that was unnamed on eviction notice file for a hearing at separate times if they are still unnamed?

Jethro's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

When the Sheriff came out, you were presumably notified of your right to file a post-judgment claim for right to possession. There would normally...

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Thank you very much for your help. 90 days from date received 3 day Notice to Quit?

Jethro's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

If you were basically a live-in employee of the owner, and never paid rent, you are probably legally considered to be a licensee-not a tenant. If...

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What are the different charges that I can bring against a landlord that lied to police in order to get her tenant arrested.

Jethro's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

As the other attorneys note, private citizens have no right/power to institute criminal proceedings, including for perjury. If you can get some...

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How often can a landlord ask to come into your rental for pictures?

Jethro's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

Under Civil Code Section 1954, your landlord is only allowed to enter for certain specified reasons, and upon proper notice. If the entry is for an...

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Property management company fails to make repairs in timely fashion. I am unable to live in my own home.

Jethro's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Have you complained to any local government agencies (in SF, it would be the Dept. of Building Inspection...

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I received a notice from the court that my landlord filed an unlawful detainer.

Jethro's answer | Answered on June 12, 2016

The fact that you become aware of the unlawful detainer-or even obtain a copy of the complaint-is not a substitute for valid service of process...

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What do I need to do about this problem. And how can we make thing go faster?

Jethro's answer | Answered on June 12, 2016

Most rental agreements prohibit tenants from making alterations without the landlord's prior written consent. If your rental agreement said that,...

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Is my landlord allowed to charge me for changing the locks even though I returned the keys to him on time?

Jethro's answer | Answered on June 12, 2016

Security deposit issues for residential tenants - including allowable deductions by the landlord- are regulated by Civil Code Section...

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My rights?I've lived in this house for the past 6yrs+, all of a sudden the owner decides to tell me I have to be out in a month

Jethro's answer | Answered on June 10, 2016

If you were never a tenant, did not pay rent, etc., then you might legally be considered a guest or licensee. If so, the owner would have the right...

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Can my landlord still make me leave if i have not found another place to move to, what is good cause to back out of a 1542?

Jethro's answer | Answered on June 10, 2016

It is pretty hard to get a settlement agreement set aside. You'd probably have to file a motion, and make a showing of some valid legal...

Jethro Sanford Busch's Answers (14327)

Can each resident that was unnamed on eviction notice file for a hearing at separate times if they are still unnamed?

Thank you very much for your help. 90 days from date received 3 day Notice to Quit?

What are the different charges that I can bring against a landlord that lied to police in order to get her tenant arrested.

How often can a landlord ask to come into your rental for pictures?

Property management company fails to make repairs in timely fashion. I am unable to live in my own home.

I received a notice from the court that my landlord filed an unlawful detainer.

What do I need to do about this problem. And how can we make thing go faster?

Is my landlord allowed to charge me for changing the locks even though I returned the keys to him on time?

My rights?I've lived in this house for the past 6yrs+, all of a sudden the owner decides to tell me I have to be out in a month

Can my landlord still make me leave if i have not found another place to move to, what is good cause to back out of a 1542?